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Phiwayinkosi Kubeka Stats
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Phiwayinkosi Kubeka Performance Analysis
World Rugby U20 Championship 2026
Rambo Kubheka featured in 5 matches during the 2026 World Rugby U20 Championship, representing South Africa U20 on their way to being crowned champions. Results included 5 wins and 0 losses.
South Africa U20 won the 2026 World Rugby U20 Championship, finishing with 3 wins from 3 matches.
Rambo Kubheka played 169 minutes across the World Rugby U20 Championship 2026. In attack he made 29m with ball in hand, beating 6 defenders and scoring 0 tries. Defensively he completed 31 tackles at a rate of 6.2 per game.
In the World Rugby U20 Championship 2026, Rambo Kubheka completed 8 passes at an accuracy of 100%, contributing 0 try assists and making 26 touches.
His tackle completion rate of 91% was among the highest of any Prop's in the World Rugby U20 Championship.
He ranked in the top 5% of Prop's for defenders beaten in the World Rugby U20 Championship. Currie Cup 2026
Rambo Kubheka featured in 4 matches during the 2026 Currie Cup, representing Sharks XV. Results included 2 wins and 2 losses.
Rambo Kubheka represented Sharks XV in the 2026 Currie Cup season, who finished 5th in the regular season table.
Rambo Kubheka played 250 minutes across the Currie Cup 2026. In attack he made 24m with ball in hand, beating 1 defenders and scoring 1 try. Defensively he completed 48 tackles at a rate of 12 per game.
In the Currie Cup 2026, Rambo Kubheka completed 7 passes at an accuracy of 100%, contributing 0 try assists and making 18 touches.
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